BMW M5 Gearbox Mount Replacement Parts

Yes, every generation of the BMW M5 has a gearbox mount — it is a genuine serviceable part on this model. The M5 has always been rear-wheel drive (or, from the F90 generation, M xDrive), and the gearbox is supported by a dedicated mount that can wear and fail over time, causing vibration or clonking. Used units from breakers are a cost-effective replacement, and your engine code from the V5 or a VIN check is the most important detail to have ready when getting a quote.

The E39 M5 uses the S62 V8 engine and a six-speed manual gearbox, while the E60 M5 uses the S85 V10 with either a six-speed manual or SMG automated gearbox — these are entirely different drivetrains, so the mounts are not interchangeable across those two generations. Always source a mount that matches your specific generation and, crucially, your gearbox type (manual or SMG where applicable). Confirm the exact part reference with the breaker against your registration to be certain.

Yes, gearbox type is one of the key fitment factors for a gearbox mount, so a mount sourced for a manual E60 M5 may differ from one on an SMG car. Always tell the breaker which gearbox you have — manual or SMG — as well as your engine code (S85) to ensure they pull the correct unit. Never assume the two variants share the same mount without the breaker confirming it against your registration.

The F10 M5 ran from 2011 to 2016 and uses the S63 twin-turbocharged V8 throughout its production run, so year-to-year variation within the generation is generally less of a concern than crossing into a different generation. That said, mounting and ancillary components can change quietly mid-production without a formal facelift, so confirm with the breaker that the unit they have matches your specific registration rather than assuming all F10 M5 mounts are identical.

Trim level does not affect gearbox mount fitment — the mount is determined by the engine code and gearbox type, not by whether the car is a standard M5 or a Competition variant. The Competition pack on models like the F10 and F90 M5 brings chassis and software differences, not changes to the fundamental drivetrain mounting hardware. Source by generation, engine code, and gearbox type, and your breaker will be able to match you up correctly.

No — the F90 M5 (2018 onwards) and the F10 M5 (2011–2016) are different generations built on different platforms, and the F90 introduced M xDrive four-wheel drive alongside an eight-speed automatic gearbox, making the drivetrain layout significantly different from the F10. These parts are not interchangeable across that generation boundary, so always source a mount that is matched to your specific generation and engine code. Confirm the exact fitment with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.